Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission
APPROVE the development plan for a 30 foot telecommunications tower on top of an existing building subject to 7 conditions.
See case notes below
Use On Review
9-H-02-UR
Recommended for approval
See case notes below
Details
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Details of Action
− +1. Changing the antenna array on the tower to a close mount array instead of the proposed array on the outrigger frame.
2. The antenna array shall not extend above the top of the 30' tower.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for the project.
With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.
2. The antenna array shall not extend above the top of the 30' tower.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for the project.
With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.
Applicant Request
− +- Land Use
- Current
Multi-family condominium building
Proposed30' Commercial Telecommunications Tower - rooftop location
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Sector
Growth Plan
1700 Clinch Ave
South side of Clinch Ave., west side of S. Seventeenth St.
Council District 1
Size
21,875 square feet
Sector
Central City
Currently on the Property
Multi-family condominium building
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
- Utilities
- Sewer
NA
WaterNA
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 30 foot telecommunications tower on top of an existing building subject to 7 conditions.1. Changing the antenna array on the tower to a close mount array instead of the proposed array on the outrigger frame.
2. The antenna array shall not extend above the top of the 30' tower.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for the project.
With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 30 foot telecommunications tower on top of an existing building subject to 7 conditions.Details of Action
1. Changing the antenna array on the tower to a close mount array instead of the proposed array on the outrigger frame.2. The antenna array shall not extend above the top of the 30' tower.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits for the project.
With the conditions noted, the request meets all requirements for approval of a use-on-review.
What's next?
− +As a Use On Review case, the Planning Commission's decision is final, and it will not be heard by a legislative body unless it is appealed.
After the Planning CommissionBecause of its location in the City, appeals will be heard by City Council.
City CouncilOctober 29, 2002
Appeal by: September 27, 2002January 7, 2003
Appeal by: September 27, 2002The appeal deadline - September 27, 2002 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
